The Italian Connection(1972)
La mala ordina
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The Italian Connection Synopsis
When a shipment of heroin disappears between Italy and New York, a small-time pimp in Milan is framed for the theft. Two professional hitmen are dispatched from New York to find him, but the real thieves want to get rid of him before the New York killers get to him to eliminate any chance of them finding out he's the wrong man.
The Italian Connection (1972) is a crime and action film directed by Fernando Di Leo, released on September 2, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Mario Adorf, Henry Silva, Woody Strode and Adolfo Celi. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 121 ratings.
- Director:
- Fernando Di Leo
- Writers:
- Fernando Di Leo, Fernando Di Leo, Fernando Di Leo
- Cinematographer:
- Franco Villa
- Composer:
- Armando Trovajoli
- Production:
- Cineproduzioni Daunia 70, Hermes Synchron
- Status:
- Released
The Italian Connection (1972) Trailer
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The Italian Connection Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mario Adorf
as Luca Canali
Henry Silva
as Dave Catania
Woody Strode
as Frank Webster
Adolfo Celi
as Don Vito Tressoldi
Luciana Paluzzi
as Eva Lalli
Franco Fabrizi
as Enrico Moroni
Femi Benussi
as Nana
Gianni Macchia
as Nicola
Peter Berling
as Damiano
Francesca Romana Coluzzi
as Trini
Cyril Cusack
as Corso
Sylva Koscina
as Lucia Canali
Key crew
Directed by Fernando Di Leo, written by Fernando Di Leo, Fernando Di Leo and Fernando Di Leo.
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The Italian Connection Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 121 ratings.
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The Italian Connection – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Italian Connection online?
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The Italian Connection (1972) is available to stream on FlixFling and Cultpix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, FlixFling and MovieMe. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Italian Connection?
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The main cast of The Italian Connection (1972) includes Mario Adorf, Henry Silva, Woody Strode, Adolfo Celi and Luciana Paluzzi. The film was directed by Fernando Di Leo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Italian Connection released?
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The Italian Connection was released on September 2, 1972 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is The Italian Connection worth watching?
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The Italian Connection (1972) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 121 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Italian Connection?
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Yes. The official The Italian Connection trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.